He Upholds The Universe & Me Hebrews 1:1 – 4 (HCSB) “1Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2In these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son. God has appointed Him heir of all things and made the universe through Him. 3The […]
GRACE AND OBEDIENCE A Meditation by Charles Spurgeon “Do We Then Overthrow The Law By This Faith? By No Means! On The Contrary, We Uphold The Law.” – Romans 3:31 “When the believer is adopted into the Lord’s family, his relationship to old Adam and the law ceases at once; but then he is under […]
The following is an excellent devotion from “Morning and Evening” by Charles Spurgeon. “Abel Was A Keeper Of Sheep” – Genesis 4:2 “As a shepherd Abel sanctified his work to the glory of God and offered a sacrifice of blood upon his altar, and the Lord had respect unto Abel and his offering. This early […]
Isaiah 9:6 – 7 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, […]
The Crown of Thorns “The thief on the cross looked at the man from Nazareth being crucified next to him and said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom’ (Luke 23:42). Somehow this man conceived of the crucified Jesus as ruling over a kingdom. While the title on Christ’s cross – ‘The […]
The following article is from the December 2014 edition of “TABLETALK” magazine published by Ligonier Ministries. Burk Parsons wrote the article. I believe that the message in this article is so important. I hope that it encourages all followers of the Lamb. “Christianity is a creedal religion. You cannot separate Christianity from its ancient […]
“Look! He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, including those who pierced Him. And all the families of the earth will mourn over Him. This is certain. Amen” (Rev. 1:7 HCSB). “…the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13 HCSB). […]
Revelation 1:1 – 8 Psalm 24 Explain: – Four Main Perspectives: Preterist, Historicist, Idealist and Futurist. Scripture Focus: Revelation 1:1 – 8 – Review 1:1 – 3 Verse 1 “soon” – 1 Peter 4:7, “The end (culmination) of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled…” 1. “Spiritual war takes place throughout the church age, […]
Introduction Revelation 1:1 – 8 Background: Definition of “apokalypsis” is “to unveil,” “disclose,” “reveal,” “appear,” or “manifest.” It means to draw back the curtain that all alike may see. This is not a cryptic book. “One definition for “apocalyptic” is “the present addressed through parallels with the future.” Therefore, the church in the present is […]
Psalm 34 Praise The Lord For His Goodness Background 1 Samuel 21:10 – 15; Psalm 56 David Flees from Saul David’s growing reputation among the people as a warrior and leader incited Saul’s jealousy, and Saul began trying to kill David. David fled from Saul in Gibeah (1) and went to Samuel at Naioth in […]